Background
The Kenmore 596.7658* is a refrigerator model manufactured by the Whirlpool Corporation under the Kenmore brand. This model is a bottom freezer style, meaning the freezer compartment is located below the fresh food compartment. It is characterized by a combination of drawer and door access to its compartments. It features an automatic defrost system, which means it can self-regulate the build-up of frost in the freezer.
The refrigerator uses R-410A refrigerant, which is known for not depleting the ozone layer. The insulation type also does not deplete the ozone layer. It has a total volume of 24.8 cu ft, with 17.5 cu ft allocated to fresh food and 7.3 cu ft for the freezer. The refrigerator stands 70 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 32 inches deep. It consumes 505 kWh/year, which is below the US Federal Standard of 595 kWh/year. This model was first introduced in 2006.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Whirlpool Corporation
- Brand Name: Kenmore
- Model Number: 596.7658*
- Refrigerator Style: Bottom Freezer w/o Ice thru-door
- Defrost Type: Automatic
- Type: Refrigerator
- Refrigerator Access: Both Drawer and Door
- Anti-Sweat Heater Switch: Yes
- Refrigerant Type: R-410A (Non-Ozone Depleting)
- Insulation Type: Non-Ozone-Depleting
- Fresh Food Volume (cu ft): 17.5
- Freezer Volume (cu ft): 7.3
- Total Volume (cu ft): 24.8
- Height (inches): 70
- Width (inches): 36
- Depth (inches): 32
- Annual Energy Use (kWh/year): 505.0
- US Federal Standard (kWh/year): 595.0
- Date Added: 2006
- Source: California Energy Commission